4 Wheel Drive/SUVs: 89 jeep cherokee, joey joey, model jeep

Question
Hi
I got bullshited by a so called friend that said he could swap 4.0l engine for me well he left my jeep engines in parts.
I have did the swap myself but he did not mark anything electrical.
I dont have much money left and wondering if you can tell me where i might find a FREE online manaul that would have a a chart or something of that nature?

i am in a tuff spot since its my only car to get to work.

THX joey

Answer
Joey,

Whoops.  That's not the first time I've seen this happen.  I would contact a company called Painless Wiring, along with Advance Adapters, and question them on the problem.  Many times they will make up wiring harnesses that will make the wiring much simpler.  How tough the wiring will be, depends on what you are putting the 4.0 ltr engine in.  I would suggest that you purchase a repair manual (around $20) for your model Jeep.  These manuals give step by step instructions on most repairs, along with electrical diagrams, and diagrams of smog controls, such as some of the vacuum lines.  The electrical part of the manual should give you the color codes of all the wiring, so that you can trace out the existing connections.  These manuals can come in handy for future trouble shooting.  They can be purchased at most auto parts stores.  Depending on what you want to do, either set it back up to stock, or run a different carburetor will determine how many vacuum lines and hookups you will need to retrace.  When you modify with, other than stock components, you need to check all of the other engine functions such as the timing.
The next thing to check out, would be to see if you can find a 4x4 club in your area, preferably one that specializes in Jeeps.  Usually members have run into similar problems, and are more than willing to help out on projects like this.  

  Carl